Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (1817 - 1900)

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Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky

Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky (Russian: Иван Константинович Айвазовский) was a Russian-Armenian painter, celebrated for his mastery in depicting seascapes. Born in 1817 in Feodosia, Crimea, Aivazovsky became one of the most renowned Russian artists of his time, with a career spanning over 60 years during which he created more than 6,000 paintings. His work is characterized by a profound understanding of the play of light on water, capturing the essence of the sea like no other artist of his era.

Aivazovsky's paintings stand out for their dramatic intensity and the emotional depth they evoke. He was particularly adept at illustrating the sea's many moods, from calm, serene waters to tumultuous storms. His ability to depict light, whether it be the tranquil glow of the moon on the water's surface or the fierce blaze of the sun setting over the ocean, was unparalleled. Among his most celebrated works are "The Ninth Wave" and "Among the Waves," both of which showcase his skill in portraying the sea's power and beauty. These masterpieces can be found in prestigious museums and galleries worldwide, including the State Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg and the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow.

For collectors and experts in the realms of art and antiques, Aivazovsky's oeuvre represents a pinnacle of romantic landscape painting. His works are not only aesthetically magnificent but also embody a rich cultural and historical narrative, making them highly sought after in the art market. If you are passionate about the fusion of culture, art, and history embodied in painting, Ivan Konstantinovich Aivazovsky's works are a testament to the enduring allure of the sea and its many faces.

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Date and place of birt:29 july 1817, Feodosia, Russian Empire
Date and place of death:2 may 1900, Feodosia, Russian Empire
Nationality:Russia, Ukraine
Period of activity: XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Marine painter, Painter
Art school / group:Cimmerian school, Society of Russian Watercolorists
Genre:Military art, Landscape painting, Marine art
Art style:Realism, Romanticism
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Alexander Sergeevich Kulagin (1925 - 2011)
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Manuel Khristoforovich Alajalov (1862 - 1934)
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Franz Herpel (1850 - 1933)
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Nikolai Suetin (1897 - 1954)
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Nikolai Nikolaevich Aseev (1889 - 1963)
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Georgy Nikolaevich Karlov (1905 - 1991)
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Adolphe (Aizik) Féder (1886 - 1943)
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Kapiton Stepanovich Pavlov (1792 - 1842)
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Eugen Dücker (1841 - 1916)
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Grigory Aleksandrovich Zimin (1900 - 1985)
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Vladislav Leopoldovich Anisovich (1908 - 1969)
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Sergei Ivanovich Osipov (1915 - 1985)
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Jan Helminsky (1851 - 1925)
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Jean Alexis Achard (1807 - 1884)
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Bogos Tatikian (1820 - ?)
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Gabriel Mathieu (1843 - 1921)
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Francis Grenier (1793 - 1867)
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1793 - 1867
Yuri Petrovich Kugach (1917 - 2013)
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Louis-Jules Dumoulin (1860 - 1924)
Louis-Jules Dumoulin
1860 - 1924
Johann Baptist Maier (1881 - 1957)
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Eugen Felix Prosper Bracht (1842 - 1921)
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1842 - 1921
Harriet Backer (1845 - 1932)
Harriet Backer
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Nikolay Gustavovich Shilder (1828 - 1898)
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1828 - 1898
Johann Rudolf Dikenmann (1793 - 1883)
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Walter Dendy Sadler (1854 - 1923)
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Carolina Lose (1784 - 1833)
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Julius Zimmermann (1824 - 1906)
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